Summer Definition and 545 Threads

Does anyone know if a similar system is in place in Canada? or is it worth it to apply and just go to the US during summers?

I'm about to graduate, but school is basically over for the summer for me. :) I am going to attend a university to study chemical engineering in the fall, and I want to get a head start on some of my classes. I have 3 textbooks to use...Spivak's Calculus, a Physics for scientists and...

Besides spending all my times playing video games, I want to do something productive this summer. I want to learn something. I have wide interests including neuroscience, physics, computers, philosphy etc. but have never really pursued any of these. The furthest math I know is calc 1 and...

Summer Self-Study?? Hi, I'm high school senior from Vancouver, Canada and I'm entering U of Chicago this fall! I've searched through the forum like literally hundred times and still unsure of what to do for this summer. So, to introduce myself, I took AP Calc BC in gr.10 but never pushed myself...

I am a math major who is about to finish his junior year. I am still not so sure what I want to do over the summer (besides starting on my senior thesis project), and since there aren't that many summer courses that might be interesting for me to take, I was wondering if it would be good idea to...

Hello! This is my first post, so forgive me if the same topic has already been posted before. I am going to teach myself calculus over the summer. Last year (my freshman year in college) I took calculus I. The class was a challenge, and I know that I could have done better. We used the...

Hello, I was hoping someone can help with some information. I was in my last year, and I needed to pass quantum mechanics to graduate. Unfortunately, I got a failing grade and will have to wait till next spring to retake it. I was wondering if anyone knows a college that offers a quantum...

Hi I'm a sophomore and I'm barely getting into research now. I plan to do an REU next summer , Junior year, and one after that, Senior year. Do grad schools even get to look at what you did Senior year summer? If so, that would mean we basically only have 3 summers to do research. freshman...

Hi. So I'm currently an undergrad sophomore about to end the school year. I haven't got much research so far in physics (I only recently started a once a week Monte Carlo research with a professor). I'm wondering if there are ANY summer programs/internships/experience I could do? Or have I...

Hello. I’m transferring from community college to engineering school next fall and I don’t feel too good about my math skills. I was not a good student when I was a kid. I’ve just recently learned all the math I know in community college. I’m just coming out of calculus 3, and got a good...

this year I finished calculus BC, which is the equivalent of calc 1 and 2. I feel as though I've completely mastered the material and I'm ready to start moving on before I enter university next year. The next math classes I'd be taking would be differential equations, calc 3 (multivariable...

Hello there physics Forums, how are you all today? I am currently an Electrical Engineering student at my University. I have just finished the first portion of the Physics series (Calculus based Newtonian Physics) I absolutely hated the course, mechanics is definitely not my field but...

I'm taking Calc 1 and 2 this summer to try and catch up for the math needed in physics(which I am starting next year). I have an introductory calculus based mechanics book that's about 400 pages long, 12 chapters. Would it be worth trying to self teach myself some of this stuff before I take...

I need to take Pre-Calculus before this Fall. There's only two choices, either take it online or CLEP it (test for credit). I can't take an in person class because my job's schedule is too nuts. Has anyone ever taken a Math class online? Is it worth it? Thanks for your help.

I already finished my undergrad and got accepted into a MSME program beginning with the fall 2010 term. I will most likely accept the offer. Anyways, a week and a half ago I also got an offer for an internship, which would last 90 days, where I can basically start as early as this week, since...

Summer break experiment Fun! Hey I'm a first year physics student going on summer break and i was wondering if anyone had cool physics experiments i could do to keep my physics knowledge fresh (so i don't have to do JUST problems on paper)?? and kinda get some hands-on.

Hello. Some background on me: Just graduated with physics major and am going to graduate school this fall. However, due to additional focus on philosophy I couldn't focus on properly learning either math or physics. I am relatively capable, however, I have small knowledge with many gaps to...

Hello, I've always dreamt about doing my master (is it called graduate?) abroad, in some renowned university, thinking you'd get drenched into the physics and mathematics society. On the other hand, it is hard to compare it with my own university (in Belgium, Leuven) as I know nothing about...

My summer registration occurs soon and I would like a bit of input; I have the following choices for courses this summer: Algebraic Structures Discrete Mathematics Differential Equations Foundations of Mathematics Analysis I Linear Algebra II I really enjoy algebra and I am trying to work my...

As a sophomore in college, I looking to take a calculus 2 course over the summer to fulfill requirements for course credit. I'm looking for online courses. I just haven't been able to successfully find a place that offers Calculus 2 online. Searching online has just been so confusing. Also...

Hi guys, I have an important decision to make in the next couple of days regarding my plans for the coming summer, and I would appreciate any input. I applied to the Amgen Scholar's Program, and have received an acceptance from UCSF. I'm interested in pursuing research in the area of chemical...

Hi all, I am 31 years old, and have decided to go back to school to get a second degree(My first degree was in Political Science) in Math. I tested into Intermediate Algebra. We are about half way through the clas and I have an almost a perfect average. I would like some advice about condesed...

I have just decided to go back to school at 31 to pursue a second degree in Math (My first degree is in Political Science). I tested into intermediate Alegbra after not having any Math since the 10th grade. I am about half way through, and have a very almost a perfect average. My question to...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has heard back from summer programs in fields other than math. (Math REUs already has its own thread.) I applied to: -Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) NREL and Argonne -Collaborative Undergraduate Research in Energy Program (CURE) at...

Hello everyone, I'm a 3rd year student at Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. What's the benefits of summer programs like SURF in comparison with "visiting scholar" program, when I'll looking for research and contacting professors by myself? Thanks

Hi everyone! First of all, I'm sorry for possible grammar mistakes, because English is not my native. I'm a 3rd-year student at Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. I have a strong background in physics and math, my GPA is 4.8/5.0. I'm looking for summer internship program which is...

I'm a sophomore interested in pure math who's been looking at an applying for REU's for the last 2 months (in fact, I discovered this forum while looking for REU advice), but I'm not going to be surprised if I'm not accepted into any of the programs. My plan B is to try and get a research...

Hey, Does anyone know of anywhere in the USA (or even the world) one can take summer physics coursework that is not freshman level general physics? (I'm particularly looking for something along the lines of a junior level E & M I class...) Thanks much.

my 1st post here... I recently applied to the NSBRI summer internship program... has anybody else applied/gone thru this internship as an undergrad? if so, what was it like? i'm also curious about how selective they are... http://www.nsbri.org/Education/SummerInternship.html...

Choices, choices. I was offered NSERC positions from both places for 16 weeks in the summer, and obviously I have to pick one. The research topics are similar and both interesting to me, and the pay is almost the same. All I know is that these two universities are both famous and have...

Hi, I'm looking for advice on how to look for summer research in physics. I don't even have a area I'm looking for, anything thing is fine; I'm just looking for experience. Most of the programs for summer research I seen at my school are for 2nd,3rd,4th years. I'm at a pretty big school (Uof...

So I'm a junior dual majoring in math/physics. I've applied to some REU programs, but considering the low acceptance rate, I'm wondering what else I could do this summer. The last few summers I've worked as a tutor. I've been looking around for some classes to take, but most of them are...

Hi everybody: I'll be graduating this year but don't want to just blow my summer away. I want to do something useful (get an internship, peace corp or something like that). I found the SULI program by DOE that accepts graduating seniors. What about other opportunities? I am willing to try...

I'm a sophomore who recently switched from EE to physics, and now I am kind of lost as to what to do with my summer. Seems that industry internships all wants engineers, and research opportunities are all targeted towards people who finished their Junior/Senior year. I understand that a lot of...

I'm looking at (physics) grad schools "ranked" between 10 and 40. How common is it to start working at grad school in some capacity (TA, RA, etc.) over the summer before classes start? I could stay at my undergrad institution this summer and keep doing (paid) research. But that would...

It's suddenly started creeping up on me that the degree is almost over, barely having even started, and I was wondering about internships and things. We've just been sent an email by the department about penultimate year internships, which as I'm on a 4 year course I'm not that far yet. Still...

Hi, I'm a second year physics student (doing a 4-year course) at Durham university and I really want to get some relevant work experience this summer. I've looked into a fair number of placement programmes (like IAESTE UK, the Nuffield Foundation, RISE etc.) both abroad and in the UK, but...

Hi, I'm a third year undergrad at Oxford, and I really want to find a physics based summer placement, where I can do some research, and possibly attend a lecture course (although research is my main aim). I was lucky enough to spend 7 weeks in the Oxford Astro department last summer, doing a...

Hey guys. I'm a currently a junior physics major at a state school in the south. It's not known for physics in any way. My question is how difficult is it to get into a Physics/Materials Science REU program? My school does not have many research opportunities in physics, though the department...

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I am a math major and a junior, and I'm interested in doing REU during next summer. I've been looking through some of the REU programs for math, and while most of them still show the summer 2009 information, a lot of them sound pretty interesting. So what are some tips to get accepted to this...

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Summer Holidays Show me where you've been on your holidays this summer. If you've not not been away this summer, show me any previous trip away. Tell me a bit about where you went too :smile: Contest Rules: 1. Any digital photo or digitally-scanned photo relevant to the theme will be...

Hello, I'm currently living in Florida, but I'm planning to stay at my aunt place in New York for a couple of weeks this summer. Also, I'm no longer living in the apartment where I was living and will be looking for one while staying there. I'm applying for jobs these days, and I'm wondering...

I'm going to be a sophomore next year, and while my peers have all been improving their resumes I sat at home and read a lot of classics. I don't regret doing that, but I have nothing to "show" for it (on paper). I have about a month until classes start. What could I possibly do in a month...

Starting the trip off in geneva, and looking to go to germany possible austria and maybe parts of eastern europe.. 4 of us are students so budget is tight, but also looking to have fun i.e if they're any good festivals or cheap gigs going on. We're only traveling for 10 days so we're looking to...

Hi all! I've posted here a few times before and remember these forums as being immensely helpful. Here's my situation. I've finished my first year of college as a pure math major. Technically I also am a computer science major, but I've recently come to the final decision to put all my focus on...

Hello, I am a physics-maths double major and a rising sophomore at a US university. I currently have a "research" position with a professor, but its more like I asked nicely and the prof did me a favor by giving me the position. I don't do more than a few hours of work a week. So, I need a...

Hey all. I'm curious about something. I've ordered some books and dvds on Algebra 1, 2, and Advanced Algebra (college) and they should be in relatively soon. How much could I possibly learn in 3 solid months of studying two or three hours a day? Now I honestly don't know how much material will...

Hello, I have a few questions that I feel would help me better understand a few things. The first set of questions relate to the type of research opportunities some of you guys will be involved with this summer. The second set of questions are a bit different and are related to math courses in...